罗之一目 — “A single mesh of a net”
罗之一目 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single part that is effective only when it functions within a larger whole; detached, it loses its significance and purpose”. Literally, “A single mesh of a net”.
罗之一目 Pronunciation and Pinyin
罗之一目 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 罗之一目
Once upon a time, a man observed others catching birds with nets. He noticed that each bird caught only had its head through a single mesh of the net.
He thought to himself, 'If that's the case, why bother weaving a whole net?' So, he went home, cut a long rope into individual loops, and when asked what they were for, he just smiled without answering, secretly congratulating himself on his unique insight.
He then found a secluded spot and set up his 'net' of single loops. To his disappointment, not a single bird was caught.
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- luó罗lǚ缕jì纪cún存meticulously record and preserve
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Open the tool →Questions about 罗之一目
What does 罗之一目 mean?
罗之一目 (luó zhī yī mù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a single part that is effective only when it functions within a larger whole; detached, it loses its significance and purpose”.
How do you pronounce 罗之一目?
罗之一目 is pronounced luó zhī yī mù in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 罗之一目 literally mean?
Literally, 罗之一目 means “a single mesh of a net”. It is used to mean “a single part that is effective only when it functions within a larger whole; detached, it loses its significance and purpose”.
Where does 罗之一目 come from?
罗之一目 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 罗之一目?
网之一孔。比喻局部在整体中才能起其作用；脱离了整体，局部便不起作用。